Chapter 13 vocab

Question 1

Trail of Tears

Answer 1

In the fall and winter of 1838-1839, the U.S. army forcibly removed about 15,000 Cherokees, some of them in manacles, from their ancestral homelands of the southeastern U.S. and marched through Indian territory. Freezing weather and inadequate food supplies led to unspeakable suffering. The escorting troops refused to slow the march so that the ill could recover, and some 4,000 Cherokees died on the 116 day journey.

Question 2

Tariff of Abominations

Answer 2

The tariff kept southerners from importing and exporting their goods, and believed that the tariffs discriminated against them.

Question 3

Indian Removal Act

Answer 3

The wanting to remove Indians.

Question 4

Bank War

Answer 4

War between Jackson and the U.S. banks.

Question 5

Whig Party

Answer 5

A party of people who were against Jackson for all different reasons.

Question 6

Two Party System

Answer 6

A system with 2 parties ex: democratic Republican Party.

Question 7

Spoils System

Answer 7

Public offices given as a reward for political support.